Top 9 low-cost ways commercial real estate owners can green their building this Earth Day and every day:
1. Perform regular energy audits to identify opportunities for cost-effective energy reductions.
2. Replace incandescent lights with CFLs, which use less energy, have a longer lamp life and produce less heat.
3. Install low-flow/flush fixtures and hands-free fixtures in restrooms.
4. Recycle.
5. Install...

NAI Global hosted its quarterly economic outlook webcast yesterday given by NAI Global’s Chief Economist Dr. Peter Linneman. Below are some insights Dr. Linneman provided on the current state of the economy and how the recovery continues to impact commercial real estate.
Economy is rebounding but slowly
Single-family and multi-family combined had over 2.5 million units under produced compared to the past deca...

NAI Global hosted its quarterly economic outlook webcast yesterday given by NAI Global’s Chief Economist Dr. Peter Linneman. Below are some insights Dr. Linneman provided on the current state of the economy and how the recovery continues to impact commercial real estate.

Economy is rebounding but slowly

Single-family and multi-family combined had over 2.5 million units under produced compared to the past decade, an $800 billion economic impact. A slow release of this pent-up demand will drive increasing growth in the next 3-5 years.

U.S. has gained nearly all jobs lost in recession

Occupancy demand in commercial real estate is back almost to normal however historically it usually takes 1 ½ years rather than 4 ½ years that it took with this recession.

Disposable personal income is almost back on trend which bodes well for residential housing.

50% of all retail sales are from internet purchases causing big challenges for business models and “sticks & bricks” stores. Internet sales are growing at a rate of 2% a year. (1% of growth = $32 Billion annually)

Industrial production and manufacturing output has increased with fewer people employed in these industries.

U.S. net worth per household is above trends. Important to note for auto buying, housing and general wealth.

Construction of commercial and industrial spaces is still low while demand for space is increasing. Developers will see rents increase.

The webcast is now on-demand, click on the below link to access the webcast.

NAI FMA Realty is pleased to announce that President and Managing Broker Drew Stange has been inducted into the fourth class of the Midwest Real Estate News’ (MWREN) Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. MWREN selected 80 brokers, developers, attorneys and other commercial real estate professionals from the Midwest for the 2013 Hall of Fame class. In his 24-year tenure, he has grown NAI FMA to manage 3.3 million square feet of managed assets while averaging more than $44 million annually in brokered transaction value. NAI FMA congratulates Drew for his outstanding contributions to the real estate industry and the Lincoln community.

The Lebeda Mattress Factory building at 28th and Cornhusker Highway has been demolished to make way for two new buildings to house Lebeda and its new neighbor, Raising Cane’s.

Lebeda moved Aug. 27 to a temporary space in Crossroads Pavilion, a strip mall between Super Saver and Target at 48th and O streets, while construction of its new building is underway. Lebeda will be on the west side of the lot with Raising Cane’s on the east. Raising Cane’s plans include a slightly larger prototype restaurant than the current two locations with an expected opening in late February 2014.

Modern Woodmen of America is a member-owned financial services organization with offices in 47 states. Modern Woodmen’s main product lines are life insurance, annuity and investment products designed for families. Jim Ed Pogue FIC, is the Regional Director for the Lincoln office with Thomas Buescher, Sean Erickson FICF, Jody Pfeifer, and Ryan Phillips as Financial Representatives.

NAI FMA Realty announces today that the firm has been awarded the management and leasing contract for the Taylor Meadows Office Park, an office building owned by Sixth Generation Properties. Located on the S. 70th Street corridor, the contract adds to the firm’s growing property management services.

“Our property management portfolio continues to grow by providing our property owners and tenants with comprehensive services and with the highest level of customer service,” said Scott Vyskocil, Vice President Property Management for NAI FMA.

The Taylor Meadows Office Park, a 42,500-square-foot multi-tenant office building, is home to tenants such as Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors, Bellevue University, Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Quest Diagnostic testing, among other medical and office professionals. “We are proud to have the opportunity to work with the ownership on this prestigious property and to take part in providing management services for these tenants,” said Vyskocil.

ABOUT NAI FMA REALTY

NAI FMA is a locally-owned full-service commercial real estate firm within the NAI Global platform providing client-focused solutions in the areas of brokerage, property management, facility maintenance, and contract coordination. NAI FMA Realty’s property management portfolio is over 3.3 million square feet including commercial holdings and residential assets in Lincoln. The firm is an Accredited Management Organization™. For leasing opportunities, contact Kathy Foster at 402-441-5830 or by email at kfoster@naifma.com. For other inquiries, visit www.naifmarealty.com

NAI FMA Realty and our associates are proud supporters of the United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County annual campaign. Last year the campaign raised $6,739,560, surpassing their goal of $6,440,000. We had 94 percent of our associates donate to the 2012 campaign to help build a stronger community. Congratulations United Way!